Pales was a Roman deity of shepherds, flocks and livestock, who was worshiped from northern Africa all the way to Rome. The donkey's head has long been a sign of fertility and is often worshiped. The deity's temples have been built on Palatine Hill in Rome.
He is regarded as a male by some sources and as a female by others, and even possibly as a pair of deities. Its name is thought to have derived the terms "palace" and "Palestine."
"A god or goddess with a donkey's head who was worshiped from northern Africa all the way to Rome. The donkey's head has long been a sign of fertility and is often worshiped. His or her (there is some dispute amongst scholars) temple was built on Palatine Hill in Rome. The word "palace" came from this god's name."
—Shin Megami Tensei: Strange Journey compendium
Shin Megami Tensei IV[]
Pales is the true form of Baphomet and is faced in the Challenge Quest, Multi-Demon Fusion. Using the Demon Summoning Program found in smartphones, Pales is reborn to aid Cernunnos in his goals and the two fight Flynn. They disappear after being defeated.
When there are 2 or more Vile/Jaki/Drake demons alive in your party, activates the following Chain Effect at beginning of battle:
If enemy attacks first: Reduces ATK of all enemies by 20%. (3 turns) Reduces 1 enemy Press Turn Icon. When there are 3 or more alive in your party, activates the following additional effect: Reduces DEF of all enemies by 20%. (3 turns) Reduces 1 enemy Press Turn Icon.
Innate
Cry of the Poor
Auto
When there are 2 or more Vile/Jaki/Drake demons alive in your party, activates the following Chain Effect:
At end of own turn: Inflicts 15% fractional damage (300 max) on all enemies based on their max HP. When there are 3 or more alive in your party, activates the following additional effect: Inflicts 15% fractional damage (300 max) on all enemies based on their max HP.
Innate
Necro Dogma
9 MP
Inflicts Almighty (Magic) damage on all enemies with 100 power and increases own parties DEF by 20%. (3 turns)
Aragami (Awaken)
Auto-Sukuka
Auto
Casts Sukukaja at the beginning of the 1st turn.
Aragami (Gacha)
Recarmdra
8 MP
Revive All Party Members with full HP, caster dies. (1 use)
Protector (Awaken)
Rallying Survivor
Auto
+25% to status ailment auto cure rate and HP stops at 1 HP upon receiving the first killing blow.
Protector (Gacha)
Epitome of Illusion
Auto
+15% to Phys evasion rate. -45% chance of receiving status ailments.
Psychic (Awaken)
War Dance
6 MP
Increases own parties ATK and DEF by 20% for 3 turns.
Psychic (Gacha)
Null Fire
Auto
Adds Fire Null.
Elementalist (Awaken)
Rattle
9 MP
Inflicts Almighty (Magic) damage with 100 power on All Enemies and reduces all enemy EV/AC by 20% for 3 turns.
Elementalist (Gacha)
Gallery[]
Pales as it appears in Card Summoner
Trivia[]
Pales being categorized into the Vile race is probably due to the theory that Pales was derived from the demonized Egyptian god, Set. A donkey is one of the animals that compose Seth's appearance.
